About Me
A quick intro
I’m an engineer who likes to make ideas real. I grew up taking things apart to understand how they worked, and that curiosity never left. I’m happiest when I’m balancing practical build work with thoughtful design: clean packaging, clear documentation, and systems that people enjoy servicing and using. I studied at Purdue, I’m deeply into automotive, and I still love the feeling of flow—whether it’s dialing a CAD model, learning a new tool, or carving a snowboard line. I’m quick to listen, direct when needed, and obsessive about leaving the work cleaner than I found it.
Outside the shop, I’m a pet person and a tinkerer. I like approachable teams, honest constraints, and projects where the outcome is something we’re proud to put our names on.
How I Work
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Frame the problem
Clarify goals, success criteria, constraints, and interfaces. Align early so work is decisive.
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Design deliberately
Package for serviceability, safety, and future changes. Prefer clear, modular choices over clever ones.
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Build and instrument
Prototype quickly, wire cleanly, measure thoughtfully. Make the system observable from day one.
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Test and iterate
Validate under realistic load, capture issues, and shorten the loop. Improve reliability without drama.
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Document for handoff
Produce prints, notes, and procedures that future teammates will thank us for.
Core Skills & Interests
- CAD (NX / Creo)
- Automotive
- Wiring & PDM
- Cooling & Thermals
- Testing & Docs
- MATLAB / Python
- Snowboarding
- Pets
- Tinkering